From modules to libraries: what will change in the organization of rehearsal testing

How will the test of knowledge and what bonuses will graduates receive, explained the Director of the Republican Institute of Knowledge Control (RIKZ) Dmitry Mironov. It's from sb.by.

We warn you: there are no global changes. All adjustments are aimed at systematizing the process of training applicants and maximally facilitate this stressful stage. The three stages of RT will be combined into a continuous training system: a clear concept of modular training is introduced for applicants.

- Now RT is a single educational program that combines three modules, notes Dmitry Mironov. Previously, the stages existed separately as RT-1, RT-2 and RT-3, now all eight months of training will be part of the general rehearsal testing, divided into three consecutive modules.

The first module covers October, November and December, the second – January and February, the third – March and April. In each module, applicants receive a full-fledged test compiled according to the specification (according to the same requirements and structure as the examination materials).

Registration for the first module will open very soon - on October 9, 2026, and from October 15, the rehearsal testing points will start working.

Immediately note the important: the classic testing on paper forms at the points of conduction is fully preserved. From the new: a kind of “online insurance” will appear: if the applicant could not visit the RT point in person, at the end of each module, a similar test will be available online for five days after testing. In addition, in addition to the traditional general rehearsal of the CE (it will be held in late January), another additional opportunity to train is organized. In May, at the end of the third module, participants will be offered a comprehensive test.

Another notable novelty: a virtual assistant named Rikzik will appear in the personal accounts of participants. He will accompany the student in each module.

- The main task of the virtual assistant is not to teach subjects, but to systematically help prepare for CE and CT. Subject training remains the task of the school teacher. RICK helps to understand the nuances of the exam itself: how to fill out the form correctly, what typical mistakes participants make and what is forbidden to bring to the testing point.

When preparing materials for Rikzik, experts analyzed the work of the chatbot, launched last year, took into account the recommendations of the state commission and public suggestions over the past three years.

- Our task is to minimize the loss of points of a technical nature, Dmitry Sergeyevich emphasizes. Among the most common technical errors is the incorrect filling out of the response form. In addition, in mathematics testing, students sometimes paint a complete solution, although only the final result is required. Therefore, in each module, applicants will now receive clear recommendations on the design of answers in relation to a particular subject.

All last year’s RT venues are preserved, and 14 new libraries will be opened in Minsk. This joint project was called “Let’s go to the library with RICK”.

- In each such library, after our events, exhibitions of educational literature will be organized. The student will be able to immediately enroll there and continue training, the expert shares.

In libraries, testing will be carried out directly by RICZ employees, so that the results will be processed twice as fast as in other points - in just five days instead of ten.

Another planned project is “Let’s take RT together”. One of the parents will be able to undergo rehearsal testing together with the child and test their own knowledge. The lists of such items are still being determined.

The cost of one rehearsal test this year is 14.5 rubles. For certain categories of citizens - disabled people, large families and others who enjoy a privilege when registering for centralized testing - a 50% discount is provided.

Dmitry Sergeyevich notes the important:

- Our key goal is to convey information as clearly as possible and help each graduate successfully prepare for the exam. To speak with applicants in one language, we are actively introducing modern communication formats: we launch a virtual assistant, maintain an official account in TikTok. In social networks, we publish visual video instructions that explain organizational moments in simple language. At the same time, the content of the tests themselves remains under the strict control of experts. We develop tasks to the same standards as for CE. Experienced authors are involved in this work, and all materials undergo a strict review system. I would like to emphasize that we do not use artificial intelligence to compile exam tasks. Testing takes place on the original forms, which are one hundred percent identical to the examination. The verification process completely duplicates the real CE assessment system, including triple verification and authentication. For each subject, the tasks are at least two or three authors, and the final version of the test is formed by random sampling using a special program.